Authorities at the wolf sanctuary of the Mahuadanr range of the Palamau Tiger Reserve have installed a 163-feet long iron chain barricading the Lodh Falls, meant for the safety of visitors.

Deputy Director (south) of the Palamu Tiger Reserve Mukesh Kumar said that the Lodh Eco Development Committee has installed the chain to safeguard tourists who tend to go too near the falls, which has pockets of deep waters, giving rise to accidents.

President of the committee Sunil Nagesia said, “Our committee spent around Rs 65,000 on chaining the dangerous portion of the Lodh Falls for the safety and security of the tourists here.”

He said that the funds were generated from the parking fees that the authorities charge from tourists visiting the spot.

The Lodh Falls is also infamous for its sloth bears, against which the authorities keep alerting the tourists. The bears come in search of food near the water body, officials said.

The Lodh Falls attract more than 300 students on an average everyday, Mukesh Kumar said. “The footfall peaks during Christmas,” he added.